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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin October 6, 2006
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CONFERENCE ON EVIL AND SUFFERING IN THE PATRISTIC PERIOD: The Pappas Patristic Institute will be hosting its third annual conference October 12-14, 2006 on the campus of Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, MA. For full details, schedule, and registration visit the Institute web site at
http://www.pappaspatristic.hchc.edu/
2007 STEWARDSHIP MATERIALS AVAILABLE: Resources for your parishâ??s 2007 Stewardship Campaign are now available online. The theme is â??The Miracle of the Loaves and the Fish.â?? Visit the site for forms, sermons, PowerPoint presentations, and much more.
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/stewardship/campaigns.asp
NEW CHILDRENS' BIBLE AVAILABLE FROM THE DEPT. OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: "The Bible for Young People" is now available for children, ages pre-K to 14! Translated from the original Greek by Fr. Spencer Kezios, this beautifully illustrated Bible contains stories for young readers from both the Old and the New Testament. The stories, theologically Orthodox, are written in a fascinating style that will keep the interest of the very young, to whom they can be read, or for those up to age 14. A great addition to any Orthodox parish or childrenâ??s home library! Hard cover, 162 pages, $17.50. Please call the Department of Religious Education at 800-566-1088 to place orders.
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/religioused/
NEW ORATORICAL FESTIVAL RESOURCES: The Department of Religious Education has posted the 2007 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Topics. Visit the website to download the topics and festival manual so that you can plan for your parish oratorical festival. (Topic Tips and Bibliography will be available soon.)
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof.asp
ORDERS ON 2007 PARISH CALENDARS DUE BY OCT. 15: The Department of Communications is taking orders for the 2007 Parish Ecclesiastical Calendars. The deadline for all orders is October 15. For more information, order forms, sample, and fact sheet, visit the calendar web site at
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/communications/parishcalend ars/index.asp
TIME TO ORDER CHURCH SCHOOL CURRICULUM and MATERIALS. The Church School year is quickly approaching! As a reminder to all Orthodox parishes, please place your orders for Church School curriculum and materials with the Department of Religious Education at 800-566-1088 as soon as possible. A new Resource Catalog is available containing more than 700 items! The new catalog may be viewed online at www.religioused.goarch.org or call the Department to receive a copy via mail. Please note that Church School orders will be processed and shipped in the order in which they are received. Early ordering is encouraged!
http://www.religioused.goarch.org
GREEK NEW TESTAMENT AVAILABLE ONLINE: The full text of the New Testament in Greek is available on the Archdiocese web site. List by book, and then by chapter, this resource can be helpful in reviewing the text in its original language.
http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/biblegreek/
NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: Come Receive The Light (CRTL) program for the week of 10/07/2006 will be "Church Capital Campaigns" with Fr. Anthony Scott as our guest. Programs are subject to change; please visit our web site for more information on CRTL programs, featured segments, and to subscribe to our e-newsletter.
ORDER THE 2006-07 PLANNER: Orders are now being taken for the 2006-07 Planner published by the Dept. of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. The Planner is available in both book and PDA formats and includes daily scripture readings, Saints, prayers, readings from the Fathers and much more. Download an order form at
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/youth/